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  • A cactus-shaped bowl filled with fried snacks next to a bowl of purple dip.
  • Bowls of Mexican food including chips and guacamole with dips.
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Maiz y Cacao

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Food is culture at Maiz y Cacao, where the vibrant flavours of Mexican cuisine and the sensory symphony of culture come together in Southbank.

A sanctuary where the ancient and the contemporary converge, Maiz y Cacao takes diners on a unique gastronomic journey that pays homage to tradition while embracing innovation.

As culinary ambassadors, Maiz y Cacao contines to shape the evolving story of Mexican cuisine with the profound cultural roots embedded in each dish.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 5pm - 8pm 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday
  • 5pm - 9.30pm 5pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday
  • 5pm - 9.30pm 5pm - 9.30pm
Thursday
  • 5pm - 9.30pm 5pm - 9.30pm
Friday
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Saturday
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Maiz y Cacao
12-16 Kavanagh St
Southbank 3006

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  • telephone number: 0416 127 775
  • email address: info@maizycacao.com
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